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PowertrainP020E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Cylinder 5 injection timing

27 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the powertrain range that covers fuel and air metering, over-temperature, overspeed and transmission over-temperature conditions.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to ignore: some codes in this range affect engine safety systems. Have it diagnosed; if the engine is overheating, a red warning light is on, or the engine loses power or cuts out, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 27

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP020ENo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
BYDP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
CheryP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
DaewooP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
DFFSP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
DFFXP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
DFXKP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
EOBDP020EČas vbrizga valja 5 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
GMP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
Great WallP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
HafeiP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
HoldenP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
HondaP020ENo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP020ENo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP020ENo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP020ECylinder 5 injection timing BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP020ENo.5 cylinder injection timing BrandPowertrain
OpelP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP020ENo description available Powertrain
ProtonP020ENo.5 cylinder injection timing BrandPowertrain
SaabP020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P020ECylinder 5 Injection Timing BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP020ECylinder 5 injection timing BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP020ECylinder 5 injection timing; Short to ground BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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